- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Rajkumar Bharathi
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ilangeswaran
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This musical narrative recounts pivotal episodes from the Kishkindha Kanda of the Ramayana. It begins with Lord Rama grieving for Seetha after learning of her abduction from the dying king of birds, Jatayu. After performing Jatayu's final rites with great sorrow, Rama travels further and encounters Sugreeva, who has been banished and tormented by his powerful brother Vali.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Kili mozhi seethaiyai enninaan manathae”
'Kili mozhi' compares Seetha's gentle speech to the pleasant voice of a parrot, emphasizing her sweetness.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Anbennum kanaiyaazhiyai raamanum azhithida”
'Anbennum kanaiyaazhiyai' metaphorically frames the signet ring given to Hanuman as an embodiment of love.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Imaiyamaam vaaliyai nodithanil vadhaithae”
'Imaiyamaam vaaliyai' compares Vali's imposing physique and strength to the mighty Himalayas.
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Trivia
The lyrics for this song were penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali, whose pen name was ironically inspired by the Ramayana character Vali, whom Rama defeats in the very episode described in these verses.
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